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It was the texture that drew me into your first pic. To me it looks more like a Joshua Tree boulder than the Moon, but I can see the Earth Also Rises connection. Either way, there's a nice sense of a timeless view of a mortal object.
Bravo for shooting tight, but I still think more space would help. A square frame would emphasise the celestial aspect, but were it my picture I'd simply make it a bit wider for a bridging, arcing feel.